Mining is one of the main industries in Malaysia. Malaysia produces aggregate, bauxite, clay, In 2016, the Malaysian government bans bauxite mining activities until end of the year due to environmental damage and water contamination in

As Malaysia puts a temporary ban on the controversial practice of bauxite mining, the BBCs Jonathan Head visits a mining area. 19 January 2016 Media captionJonathan Head looks at the environmental cost of bauxite mining in Malaysia.